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jerryarlyne said:You will probably get many different opinions so might as well start with mine. I use a Blue Ox Alladin tow bar and a US Gear Unified tow brake with a 2003 Saturn L-300 sedan. This the third car I have used the tow bar on and am very happy with this setup. If your CRV weighs more then 4,000 Lbs. I would suggest you get a 10,000 Lb. Rated tow bar since you could get close to the max rating for the Alladin (5,000 Lbs.)